Add 42/56 and 50/24, Solve 42/56 + 2 2/24 as a fraction

Add 42/56 and 50/24

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

42/56 + 50/24 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 350/168 = 126 + 350/168 = 476/168
476/168 simplified gives 17/6
So, 42/56 + 50/24 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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